Key Account Manager (Distribution)

Are you inspired to contribute your expertise to a global leading Ingredients organization We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of solutions for the food & beverage industry. IFF is a global leader in the food ingredients and flavors industry, and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Taste team as a Key Account Manager (Distribution) - Taste. As Key Account Manager, you will manage key customers and distributors for South India, growing the existing business and project pipeline across Ingredients and Flavors products. You will be developing new business opportunities and new customers by understanding customer needs and presenting them IFF product solutions. The role is Vijayawada, India-based and will report to Sales Leader. Your responsibilities will include account mapping, targeting, and segmentation, identifying key stakeholders across different accounts, project management, and driving commercial outcomes with a growth mindset. You will support strategic accounts, directly handle local and regional customers, liaise with distributors, and act as the interface between customers, distributors, operations, and GRA across IFF. You will work closely with IC&D for all projects and with category marketing for market insights and growth initiatives. Partnering with key stakeholders, you will help implement pricing actions and improve margins as per the organization's strategies. Your role will involve driving commercial goals on a monthly/quarterly/yearly basis, managing project inflow, and ensuring compliance with the company's ethics, values, and culture. To be successful in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree in food technology, Food Science, or MBA with experience in the FMCG sector or relevant discipline. A minimum of 5-10 years of sales or commercial experience in Food ingredients, Flavours, Food & Beverage Industry, or FMCG sector is required. You should have experience in customer engagement and key account management, along with good commercial and technical acumen. Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), proven value selling and negotiation skills, resilience to setbacks, and a strong drive for impact are essential qualities. You should possess strong interpersonal skills, networking ability, and be a proactive and independent team player. Effective listening, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills are crucial, as well as being self-motivated, persistent, and willing to travel extensively. Good communication skills in Telugu are also preferred. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.,